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When effluent is discharged in the proposed area for the treatment are there any concerns about the impact on the schools or the abutters that live near the treatment plant?
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The proposed groundwater discharge is proposed to be in the ball field area at the Curtis Middle School. Hydrogeological studies have been performed to ensure that nothing is discharged that would have an adverse impact … Read full article→
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What is the percentage of Town residents who will have the option to connect to the sewer?
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The CWMP includes a Phased approach for implementing the recommendations of the CWMP. The first two phases including a portion of residents within the Raymond Road South neighborhood, and the non-residential/commercial district along Route 20 … Read full article→
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Is there evidence of septic impacts from Route 20 in our water?
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Presently, there is no documented evidence of septic impact on the Town’s drinking water supplies. The concern about the density of on-site wastewater systems and their impact on the environment and Sudbury’s water quality has … Read full article→
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How does Sudbury compare to the surrounding communities pertaining to sewer vs. septic?
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The Commonwealth does not want cities and towns to rely solely on a public sewer system for the entire community. In fact, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts would prefer that cities and towns address areas that … Read full article→
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Is this project a part of the Town of Sudbury’s existing Capital Improvement Plan?
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The Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan is currently a stand-alone project and not part of the Town’s existing Capital Improvement Plan as it is not fully approved and accepted by the Town at this time. The … Read full article→
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For property owners that have a FAST septic system who are required to have multiple inspections by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) – will that go away if they are connected to the sewer system?
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Property owners with any onsite wastewater system that chooses to connect to the new sewer system would decommission the existing system per local Board of Health Regulations and therefore would no longer be required to … Read full article→
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What exactly is happening in the Phase One and Two areas? Does this entail performing construction in the roadways and installing sewer lines to homes?
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The CWMP recommends that once the CWMP planning is complete, the Town moves forward with design and construction in defined Needs Areas of the Town. Future construction activities recommended to be performed include the design … Read full article→
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What are the cost estimates for Phase One and Two areas of the Comprehensive Wastewater Plan?
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It is too early in the planning process to develop detailed cost estimates. The information which is currently available is about what can be done to protect the environment, Sudbury’s water sources, and safeguard water … Read full article→
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